Presentation
Pulsatile abdominal mass.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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The infrarenal aorta is dilated and elongated - aneurysmal. There is a lumen filled with contrast and mural thrombus. No free fluid or intra-abdominal collection is observed.
Note of an incidental hiatus hernia and prostatomegaly.
Case Discussion
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are most commonly from atherosclerotic disease.